Design

Driver

Turret

At the bottom of the turret was a pedestal that contained the radio batteries, ammunition, and the gunner's seat.

The gunner also operated the radio. The way that the rear of the turret sloped made it difficult for a radio to fit. The gunner could use his shoulder to elevate the guns. There was a sighting scope with two scales, one for each gun.

The commander had a round cupola in the top of the turret.

There were 213 ball bearings in the ball race. Six clips held the turret on.

One turn of the traverse wheel moved it 3°.

Suspension

To allow for larger fuel tanks the rear was lengthened, and a rear idler added, which added to the weight in the back and improved handling. Return roller was added.

Prototype

In 1934 twelve prototypes of the Light Tank Mk V were sent to the 1st Light Battalion Royal Tank Corps for testing. A first for development of tanks, a team of mechanics from Vickers- Armstrong lived with the Battalion during the trials allowing manufacturer and end user to directly communicate. However, this wasn't often repeated in the future.

Production

Prototypes: 12

Light Tank Mk V: 22

Production: : 1935 - ?

Manufacturer: Vickers-Armstrong

Usage

Entered into service in 1935.

Some were with front line units at beginning of war. Most were used for training.